Arnold McCuller Skyped for Meeting on May 10th

You may not know the name, but you certainly know the voice.

At some point in your life you have heard Arnold McCuller's rich and distinctive vocals that have captured the hearts and ears of many well-respected musicians and fans alike. Long time featured vocalist with some of the best recording artist around, including Phil Collins and James Taylor. more......
http://www.arnoldmcculler.com

Meeting the 2nd Tuesday in APRIL

Tim Delaughter, will be our guest speaker for April 12.

leader of Polyphonic Spree -  Polyphonic Spree is a massive collective of musicians boasting a ten-member choir, two keyboardists, percussion, bass guitar, flute, trumpets, trombone, violin, French horn, theremin, pedal steel, and an electronic effects wizard. In addition to traveling the world for performances, Polyphonic Spree has had its songs featured in TV commercials (“Follow the Day,” Volkswagen), television shows (“Scrubs”), included in films (“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”), performed as the opening act for David Bowie, and much, much more.

Due to high interest, seats will be reserved for the first 24 DSA members who RSVP . Members may RSVP for bringing a guest. Seating is limited RSVP now.

Future Programs:

May

TBA

June

Scott Sean White

July

Marty Rendleman

Aug.

No Meeting

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DSA T-SHIRTS $10 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or 

2ND TUESDAY MONTHLY MEETING & WORKSHOP

Tom will talk about his cut by Randy Travis, the songs TV exposure, and a new reality show produced locally about songwriters.

Tom Prasada-Rao 

is a singer-songwriter of breathtaking vision. His voice belies his musicianship and his extraordinary songs. From Rishi’s Garden with it’s homage to Ravi Shankar to the groove of Sleeping Beauty , Tom’s music is melodic, ambitious, and reverent.
Since the fall of 2007 Tom has been on hiatus from touring - staying home, producing records, raising two stepdaughters, and walking one rather large Golden Doodle named Thurman. In addition to producing, he’s a teacher, currently at White Rock Montessori in Dallas, formerly of The University of Virginia’s Young Writer’s Workshops - where he created the songwriting curriculum and taught for eight years.
From headlining major festivals 15 years ago, to the relative obscurity of his recording studio - Tom has continued to mature as an artist. That work has blossomed into an impressive resume of producing credits as well as cuts (his songs covered by other artists). 2009 will mark Tom’s first solo release in 10 years.
Tom Prasada-Rao was born in Ethiopia of Indian parents and raised in Washington DC. He moved to Texas in 2003 and is married to singer-songwriter Cary Cooper.
Tom will be speaking Tuesday night, March 8, 7pm at the Center For Community Cooperation 2900 Live Oak, Room 202 Gulf/Rio http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html, for the Dallas Songwriters Association 2nd Tuesday Meeting. 

Networking:6:30 Room 202 Gulf/Rio

Announcements at 7PM followed by Speaker

Song Critiques will follow: Members only $5

The meeting is free to members. Visitors are requested to give a $5 donation.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming dates!

Future Programs:

April 12 (202 Gulf/Rio): Tim DeLaughter of Polyphonic Spree & Tripping Daisy

May 10 (202 Gulf/Rio): Beth Nielson Chapman via skype (tentative)

June 14 (202 Gulf/Rio): Co-writing Ins and Outs with Scott White (tentative)

July 12 (300 Trinity): Marrying Melody to Your Lyrics with Barbe McMillen

No Meeting in August

Sept 13 (300 Trinity): Craig Crafton on legal issues for songwriters

Oct 11 (300 Trinity): TBA

Nov 8 (300 Trinity): Annual Membership Meeting

Dec 13 (301 Brazos): Christmas Party

Jan 10 2012 (301 Brazos): TBA

Feb 14 (301 Brazos): TBA

DSA Meeting Tuesday, February 8, 2011 6:30-9:30

GUEST SPEAKER: David Banning,  Getting Your Songs Cuts and NOT Living in Nashville. 

Former DSA member, David has cuts, The Horse That Nobody Can Ride and Baby I'll Come Back To You, on Joey + Rory's Billboard charted Album #2 . He also has the bonus track "Buy Our CD" on the Wal-Mart version of the CD.  Rory is also a former DSA member. David met Rory and a DSA showcase.

Free to Members

$5 for Visitors

Sign in and Networking begins at 6:30

Announcements at 7PM

Program about 7:30

Song Critiques follow - Members only may enter for $5

Future Programs:

March: Tom Prasada-Rao - renowned touring singer songwriter. http://tomprasadarao.com/

Tentative Future Programs:
April: Extreme co-writes

May: Beth Nielson Chapman via skype

June: Co-writing Ins and Outs with Scott White

July: Marrying Melody to Your Lyrics with Barbe McMillen

No Meeting in August

DSA Meeting Tuesday, January 11, 2011 6:30-9:30

What do you want from DSA in 2011?

    Members and Directors brainstorm. 

Can't attend the meeting? Email your thoughts about DSA programs and activities and we will read them to the group for discussions. Directors will take these ideas to the January planning meeting.

Free to Members

$5 for Visitors

Sign in and Networking begins at 6:30

Announcements at 7PM

Program about 7:30

Song Critiques follow - Members only may enter for $5

Future Programs:

Feb: David Banning - Banning has two cuts on the new Joey + Rory CD "Album #2", The Horse Nobody Could Ride and Baby I'll Come Back To You. He also has the bonus track "Buy Our CD" on the Wal-Mart version of the CD.

March: Tom Prasada-Rao - renowned singer songwriter. http://tomprasadarao.com/

DSA Christmas Party, Tuesday, Dec. 14th

Come out and bring a spouse or friend.

Part 1. Networking and eating

Part 2.  Christmas Caroling

Part 3. Program: My Favorite Christmas Song and Why? Barbara and Donna will present. Others are encouraged to bring a song also. Bring a Cd, tape or vinyl, and lyrics.

Part 4: Instant Song - Break up into co-write groups. Bring your instruments. Ken coordinates.

Free 

There will be plenty of food, ham, beans, veggies and fruit.

Sign in and Networking begins at 6:30

Announcements at 7PM

Program about 7:30

Membership Meeting, Elections, & Randy Brown to Speak on Tuesday, Nov. 8

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING and ELECTIONS AT 7PM

GUEST SPEAKER - RANDY BROWN, Award winning singer songwriter and editor of the Piney Woods.
Randy was a regional finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 1995 and 19 of his songs were recorded by the folk trio Jealousy Motel on their 2 CDs "Jealousy Motel" and "We're Gonna Ride". After many years of playing with a wide variety of duos, trios and bands, most notably the late great folk/swing/jazz trio Jealousy Motel, 8 years ago he decided to begin a solo career. He have a new CD of all original songs titled "Dream Big". You can listen to his songs at:   http://www.brownrandy.com
Free to DSA members, $5 for visitors

Song Critiques will follow - Members Only - $5

Sign in and Networking begins at 6:30
Announcements & Elections at 7PM
Program about 7:30
Critiques will follow. Bring your songs

FUTURE PROGRAMS
Dec: Christmas Party